In the United States, nearly 1 in 8 people struggle with hunger, according to Feeding America. As a former grocery store dietitian, I often saw the subtle signs of food insecurity when customers would tell me they had to wait until the following month to

Whether you’re 7 or 77, drinking milk at any age is important for good health. Milk is a good source of vitamin D and calcium, which older adults tend to need more of, to maintain bone strength, preserve muscle strength, and prevent osteoporosis.

The importance of milk in the American diet is firmly founded in nutrition science. In fact, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends three servings per day of dairy for ages nine years and older.

I took a trip down the dairy aisle in all of the local grocery stores to find new trends and products for all my dairy loving friends. We know that dairy is undeniably a key ingredient to health at all ages and should be a staple in your grocery cart but

I confess, milk is something I take for granted. It takes little effort to reach into the refrigerator and pull out milk, or to run to the store and pick up a fresh gallon. I never considered milk a luxury, until I spoke with the York family from Western

Along with being a college senior in a nutrition and dietetics program, I am also a part-time Barista at Starbucks. Through my 2-and-a-half-year tenure there and my nutrition classes, I have found the best drinks for health-conscious customers.

Well folks it’s me here, your dairy farmer-dietitian…. and…. Ironman! After taking a few weeks to recover and absorb the feeling of being an IRONMAN, I wanted to recap my race day thoughts and reflections of this Ironman Lake Placid journey…

On June 24th, I joined a group of Greater New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA) members as we spent the day at Fulper Family Farmstead in Lambertville, NJ. The group met in NYC to take a bus to NJ to tour the 107 year old family-run dairy farm, learn abou

When it’s 95 degrees outside the last thing you want to do is turn your oven on! A great way to “beat the heat” is to find dishes that require little prep time and minimal stove top involvement. A tasty, nutritious (and often forgotten) dinner solution i

Well folks, it’s about that time! Ironman Lake Placid is only days away and I’m experiencing every stage of race day jitters; anxiousness, nervousness, excitement and… the inevitable second-guessing of my life decisions.

Rising temperatures means shedding layers of clothes. If the idea of showing more skin – and your beach body – during swimsuit season makes you cringe, there is good news – making small, simple changes to your day-to-day routine can help you get from flab

“At Price Chopper and Market 32, we know one thing – ensuring the highest quality in our brands brings enjoyment to our customers and communities. After 80 years in the food business, one thing has remained constant – working with our local agricultural p

June is Dairy Month – the perfect time to make sure you and your family are getting three daily servings of nutrient-rich dairy! To help you do so, I asked several of my Registered Dietitian Nutritionist pals to share their favorite dairy food recipe. Her